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1. Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
"The Green" as it is now called has never looked better.
The number of live bands during the week was a huge plus. Brought in tons of people and kept the party going and going.
But still the kind of place where a dozen new friends can play drinking…More »
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11/19/2009
I've been coming here for years. and probably didn't review it before because it was kinda divey.… Read more »
2. Ahwahnee Bar
This is where you really want to go at the Ahwahnee.
Best Side Car I have ever had. Period.
Food is great, same if not better view than dinning room, and during the summer you can enjoy your drinks outside gazing up at the valley walls.
The piano man…More »
3. Curry Village Recreation Center, Rafting and Ice Skating
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 372-4386
Categories:
Skating Rinks,
Rafting/Kayaking
FYI: The Ice Rink is up as of this past weekend. the music selection has improved and there is a great firepit for you to sit by as you lace up your boots. plus you can send a friend over to the Curry Pizza deck for munchies assuming there isn't to…More »
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11/19/2009 First to Review
The Curry Village Ice Rink is open from mid-November until early March. Great for kids or for a… Read more »
4. Half Dome
The new permit system is a joke and the people illegally selling their permits should be forced to lick the cables during a lightning storm. (see my previous 5-star review covering approx. 1992-2009)
A buck-fifty, and people are maxing out on them and…More »
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11/19/2009
Nearing my 20th time up to Half Dome. Seen some amazing things (like a 77 year old woman on the… Read more »
5. Curry Village
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(559) 253-5635
Categories:
Campgrounds,
Pizza,
Parks
I love that they keep this place open on weekends during the off season. And that they have that huge fire burning inside the lodge.
Plus, those buzzers they give you work in there. (oh, and little known fact, there is wifi in the curry visitors…More »
6. Pioneer Cemetery
The Pioneer Cemetery is near the Yosemite Museum (also a worthwhile stop) and really is a trip, even if you aren't into grave rubbings. Many of the early pioneers and even some early visitors are buried here or have been moved here. It's really…More »
7. The Miwok Village
I think it's the first Saturday in April, and the First Saturday in November, there is a really unique experience in Yosemite Valley at the Miwok Village. It's at night at the sweat lodge. which is also a trip. but you get the opportunity to share a…More »
8. White Wolf Lodge
Who wouldn't want to relax after a hike at a place where the sign reads:
"Kids, we have ice cream. Parents, Two Words: Cold Beer"
And the bears are cheap. like CHEAP (like, less than 7-11 singles prices).
There are many great back-country hikes out…More »
9. Iron Door Saloon
Go on Karaoke Night during the high season and you won't be disappointed. It's worth the drive from the valley, but don't even THINK about not "designating" a driver.
Not because Ryan will be out there looking for you in his bad ass Ranger SUV, but…More »
10. Ahwahnee Dining Room
You are going here for the experience. Just know that going in.
It's pricey, and the food is okay, not phenomenal. The service is good, but not great.
but the views are unmatched (so if you go, make sure you get a table reserved near the window and…More »
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